I’ve seen a lot of posts about “Cooking on High” a newish series on Netflix. This is my detailed review.

All in all not a terrible show. Definitely has some enjoyable moments and is easily digestible. It’s a great premise but definitely gets boring and repetitive at times. It feels like a production from a company that is trying to get in on the cannabis craze, not super authentic.

Some points I think could improve it:

1. The casting for the host. The guy that they casted feels more like an actor trying to make his way in the entertainment industry than a cannabis enthusiast (not that he isn’t a good host but just a wrong fit). I think if they just let the guy with the dreadlocks be the host and the weed expert it would work well as he has a great personality in my opinion and is very entertaining and like-able.

2. In one episode you hear one of the judges (tall guy with faux hawk I think is an Internet personality) mention that the producers tell him he can say whatever he wants i.e. there is no script. I think this is very blatant and although I am mostly against scripted “reality shows” this show could really use some fresh writing or at least talking points. There are times when there are almost cringe worthy lulls in dialogue.

3. I think the space they chose could improve. In a lot of cooking shows you get a lot of close up shots of chefs well, cooking. In this series the chefs are crammed to a space away from the camera so you lose any of the action shot opportunities that move the show along.

4. The chefs that they have are great but I think it does get a little repetitive. A little more variety would drastically improve the show. Fun fact I also notice one of the chefs in “The legend of 420” which is also on Netflix so there is a little Easter egg for you.

Overall 6/10